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The Europeans lost in the quarterfinals in 2016, but they made no mistake this year – securing gold and a USD 40,000 payday with a brilliant 21-18, 22-20 victory in front of a packed Center Court crowd.

Reigning champions Larissa and Talita were aiming to become the first team in history to win the same Swatch Major Series title on the spin. However, the South Americans were unable to live with their in-form opponents who have quickly established themselves as the number one team from Germany.

Chantal and Julia, who won bronze in the Fort Lauderdale Major earlier in the season, had never beaten Larissa and Talita in their four previous meetings – but it took the Germans just 39 minutes to change that statistic and lift the coveted golden cowbell, one of the most unique trophies in beach volleyball.